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As the city prepares to rebuild itself in the aftermath of the worst-ever rains in a decade that led to massive destruction of property, infrastructure and other assets, CW looks at the constraints and challenges ahead.

PG Ramesh, Commissioner, Mysore City Corporation, Mysore
A heritage city, Mysore is the cultural capital of Karnataka. The Mysore Municipal Commissioner´s office looks after various responsibilites such as planning for the development of the city, infrastructure facilities, water supply, sewage treatment, garbage treatment, maintenance of street lights, and so on

By announcing 100 smart cities as part of its manifesto and then in the Union Budget, the NDA has staked its claim on the second big idea after its first - the Golden Quadrilateral (GQ). While the GQ project trotted along during the previous NDA

In Coimbatore, condition of roads in Krishna Colony and MGR Nagar near Singanallur has been pathetic and residents in both the localities are facing trouble due to the bad roads. One can witness shoddy manner of execution of JNNURM projects including the storm water drain construction for the past couple of months in the area.

In Tamil Nadu, more than 2,400 road works will be undertaken across the state at a cost of Rs 2,950 crore as part of the Integrated Road Development programme. The State Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on July 24 ordered the allocation for the works that would improve connectivity, besides reducing fuel consumption and travel time. The allocation for this fiscal was higher – Rs 2,262 crore was set aside last financial year.

Following the Goa State Pollution Control Board's (GSPCB) complaints about environmental pollution and sewage overflow at the Dabolim airport, Panaji the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken action to ensure that the airport functions in compliance with all environmental norms. Goa airport is managing municipal solid waste without causing any pollution to the surroundings.

In Chennai, completion of the Thirumangalam flyover is further delayed. It was to be opened by April, but now it has a new deadline for completion — September. Work was delayed by land acquisition and lack of cooperation between government agencies. The flyover on Inner Ring Road will go over the junction of Anna Nagar 2nd Avenue and Mogappair Road, and will speed up travel for commuters from Koyambedu, Ambattur, Red Hills and Avadi.

Global property consultant Colliers International pointed out that there has been a number of real estate project launches in Chennai during Jan-Mar 2013. The consultant said the suburbs and the peripheries to the South and South West witnessed the most launches. Colliers mentioned this in its recent property market overview. Some of the areas include the Old Maha

Global property consultant Colliers International pointed out that there has been a number of real estate project launches in Chennai during Jan-Mar 2013. The consultant said the suburbs and the peripheries to the South and South West witnessed the most launches. Colliers mentioned this in its recent property market overview. Some of the areas include the Old Maha